Elliptical galaxy · Andromeda

M110

Also known as: NGC 205

mag 8.022′ across

About

M110 is an elliptical galaxy of magnitude 8.0 in Andromeda, about 22′ across.

M110 is in the constellation Andromeda.
Best evenings: around mid-November it is highest at about 9 pm (10 pm in summer time); a month earlier, two hours later.
Where on Earth: it is seen well, at least 10° up, from north of 38° S.

When it rises and sets tonight, how high it climbs and how much the Moon gets in the way are worked out in your browser for your place.

For a dark country sky with no Moon. From a city, faint galaxies and nebulae can disappear completely.

Designations	M110, NGC 205, PGC 2429, UGC 426
Type	Elliptical galaxy (E)
Magnitude	8.0The smaller the number, the brighter.
Apparent size	22′ × 13′position angle 170°; the full Moon is 31′ across
Surface brightness	23.8 mag/arcsec²Average over its disc, in the blue band: the lower the number, the easier it is to see.
Constellation	Andromeda
Right ascension (J2000)	00h 40m 22.1s
Declination (J2000)	+41° 41′ 07″